Marikana – Lonmin Plc announced the death of Mr Giji Mxesibe (49), Rock Drill Operator, in an accident at the Company’s K3 shaft on Friday, 17 February 2017. Mr Mxesibe’s family has been informed and is receiving support from the company.

From the preliminary investigation, it appears that Mr Mxesibe drilled into a misfired hole and sustained fatal injuries. Two other employees sustained minor injuries. The area where the incident occurred will remain closed until the investigation is completed by the Tripartite of the DMR, AMCU and Lonmin.

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